A stew of the Red Chamber

Chapter 43 The young lady and the young maiden finally meet

Since the three sisters were like sisters to Baochai, they naturally rushed over upon hearing the news.

Even Lady Wang was alarmed, so Li Wan dared not be negligent.

Upon arrival, they learned that Lin Ruhai was seriously ill and Lin Daiyu was about to travel south, which inevitably added to their sorrow and led to some whispered conversations between the sisters.

In this way, the fact that Xue Pan was arrested was not mentioned much, which made Baochai less embarrassed.

Inside Rongqing Hall, all the sisters were gathered together. Apart from Wang Xifeng, who had gone back to pack Jia Lian's belongings, the entire group of beauties was present.

Grandmother Jia was a woman who appreciated beauty, and the three sisters (Daiyu, Chun, and Li Wan), along with their respective maids, all vied for attention.

"Grandpa Qing has arrived!"

With a shout, the room fell silent as all the women turned to look at the screen by the door.

Although the women had not seen him in person, they had heard of his deeds of injuring the bandit and clearing the way through the snow. Today, he had also subdued the lawless Xue Pan, which made them imagine him as a rough and unruly outlaw.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a handsome young man with a face like jade and a spirited demeanor.

The desire for beauty transcends gender, and first impressions are often based on appearance. Wang Qing, in particular, possesses a handsome face.

This stark contrast stirred the women's hearts, instantly overturning their preconceived notions about Wang Qing.

Seeing the room full of beautiful women, Wang Qing was overwhelmed by the dazzling array of sights and sounds. He quickly composed himself, stepped forward, and greeted her, "Greetings, Madam!"

"Please, no need for formalities!" Grandmother Jia raised her hand in a gesture of respect, then looked at the plump and beautiful woman sitting beside her and introduced her, "This is the second mistress's younger sister, Madam Xue."

Wang Qing then followed Jia Mu's gaze and his eyes lit up.

The woman was plump and radiant, just like Madam Wang, only she looked younger, only in her early thirties.

Her skin was delicate, moist, and fair, with a subtle luster, like a piece of mutton fat jade coated with honey.

Her full breasts, like overlapping peaks, sat upright on the rosewood chair, the thick cushions beneath her pressing deep into them, her round buttocks, wrapped in a long coat, were squeezed into a distinct outline.

Seeing Wang Qing looking at her, she was embarrassed and nervous, pressing her hands on her thighs and leaning forward.

As she leaned forward slightly, the satin skirt around her waist and hips stretched into a rounded curve, and her hands, which were resting on her legs, unconsciously slid down, slowly outlining a pair of perfectly fitted, plump, long legs.

Wang Qing lowered his head without showing any emotion and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Madam!"

Aunt Xue, not daring to be presumptuous and worried about losing face, lowered her body even further and said somewhat awkwardly, "Qing-ge'er, there's no need for such formalities."

Seeing this, Grandmother Jia was in no hurry to introduce them. After Wang Qing and Madam Wang had exchanged greetings, she smiled and said, "Wenlong, who instigated this trouble today, is the son of my aunt. It's my fault for not introducing you both to me since you all live in the mansion, which led to this misunderstanding..."

Wang Qing smiled calmly: "It can't really be called a misunderstanding!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xue visibly trembled. Her body was already plump, and although the tremor was not large, it gave the impression that she was about to collapse.

Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang also looked surprised.

Last time, Wang Qing took the initiative to apologize, which clearly shows that he was not ignorant of human relationships.

Just as I was wondering how to ease the awkwardness, I heard Wang Qing say slowly, "A few days ago, Sister Bu from the back corridor brought Yun-ge to see me. I thought that since she is a collateral branch of the family, I should take care of her, so I gave her a job in the yamen."

Last night, Wenlong didn't introduce himself, but Yun-ge told me about it afterwards.

Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

Jia Yun and his mother had little presence in the public eye, so even if they helped each other, it might not spread.

Wang Qing was not the kind of person who did good deeds anonymously. By taking this opportunity, he both gave face to the Rong family and promoted himself, achieving two goals at once.

After all, the Jia family made up the majority of those present. Although they might not value the job at the West City Military Command much, it was still a respectable position.

Moreover, given how highly Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang regard Wang Qing, it's possible that he might be a suitable candidate in the future.

However, it was mostly the maids who took note, since the young ladies and mistresses didn't have such troubles and wouldn't need to bother Wang Qing.

Only Li Wan, whose face was as cold as ice, was slightly moved and unconsciously looked at Wang Qing's profile.

Wang Qing did not notice Li Wan's unusual behavior and continued to say to himself, "It is precisely because Yun-ge'er mentioned some of Wenlong's situation that I thought Heng Shudian was in the pawnshop business after all. If we let him make a big fuss and cause misunderstandings outsiders, it would be an obstruction of the investigation of stolen goods, and I'm afraid there would be endless troubles in the future."

Therefore, upon hearing of the conflict, they rushed to apprehend the person!

Yes, the West City Military Command was searching for thieves, but a conflict broke out with the pawnshop. What would people who didn't know the inside story think?

"This..." Aunt Xue was speechless for a moment, not expecting him to say such a thing.

Grandmother Jia's face darkened.

The reports were all from Jia Lian and the Jia family's servants. In order to justify their actions, they inevitably accused Wang Qing, both openly and covertly, of taking the opportunity to amass wealth.

Therefore, she was prejudiced from the start and didn't think much of it.

But it was only after Wang Qing reminded him that he suddenly woke up.

Madam Wang quickly said, "Qing'er, you're so kind. Wenlong is indeed a willful and reckless child!"

After all, she was her own sister, so she quickly smoothed things over: "But this child knows he was wrong, so why don't we let him go first and let the family give him a proper scolding, and then have him apologize to you in person later, what do you think?"

Wang Qing glanced at Grandmother Jia, and seeing her nod slightly, he smiled and said, "Since both Grandmother and Madam have said so, Wang Qing will naturally comply!"

Then, she bowed slightly to Aunt Xue and changed the subject, saying, "However, we've been busy all day, and it's getting late. Please forgive us, Aunt!"

Aunt Xue's face turned ugly, and she was about to speak again when Xue Baochai suddenly said, "Brother Qing is absolutely right! Brother has always been lawless, and he has only suffered a loss today. If he can learn from this and correct his mistakes, it might be a good thing."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xue could only nod.

Baochai stepped forward gracefully and bowed deeply to Wang Qing: "Greetings, Brother Qing. I apologize on your behalf for any offense you may have caused."

As expected of the noble hermit of the mountains, Jingyingxue, even after capturing Xue Pan, still maintained her courtesy and decorum.

He glanced at Baochai and thought to himself, "No wonder Jia Baoyu compared her to Yang Guifei."

Although she wasn't as plump as Aunt Xue, she was still astonishing for her age.

With an oval face full of collagen, a pair of almond-shaped eyes that sparkle with life, she possesses both a maturity and composure beyond her years, and the vibrancy of a young girl.

Miss Bao, you don't want your brother to suffer in prison, do you?

Unconsciously, Wang Qing silently added a flirtatious remark to his mind.

On the surface, however, he showed no sign of it, returning the greeting with a bow: "Sister Xue, you flatter me. I hope you won't blame me for meddling!"

"Brother Qing is very thoughtful. If we let my brother act recklessly, who knows what trouble he might cause!"

After some polite exchanges, Grandmother Jia hurriedly summoned Lin Daiyu and the three sisters to greet Wang Qing one by one.

Lin Daiyu was graceful and elegant, and when she stood next to Baochai, they were like two contrasting beauties, each with their own unique charm.

Although Xichun was young, she was a real beauty. Like Li Wan, she had a pretty face that was as cold as ice, but she did not have Li Wan's exaggerated figure. Instead, she was more like the real thing.

Tan Chun, on the other hand, has slender shoulders and a narrow waist, a tall and graceful figure, an oval face, and a scholarly air reminiscent of a well-bred young lady.

Although she hadn't fully matured, Wang Qing couldn't help but imagine her holding a pointer and wearing glasses.

Yingchun is the oldest and has already taken shape. She has slightly plump skin and a well-proportioned figure. What's most remarkable is that she has a gentle, soft, and easy-to-manage personality.

Her head maid was Siqi, the only one among the three maids of the three springs to be ranked among the Golden Hairpins, and she was tall and robust.

When Sister Liu climbed into bed, he saw that she had a full figure. Wang Qing even connected the two together, and couldn't help but glance at Siqi not far away a few times, and secretly compared her with Sister Liu.

It is said that a beautiful appearance is a dime a dozen, but an interesting soul is one in a million.

But that was in the modern world where evil magic was rampant; it wouldn't apply in ancient times.

Wang Qing was overwhelmed with what he was seeing when he suddenly heard a heart-wrenching cry from outside: "Sister Lin... Sister Lin, you can't leave!"

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